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cichlid

 

[ หˆsษชk.lษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish species

Cichlids are a diverse family of fish known for their vibrant colors and complex behavior. They are primarily found in tropical freshwater environments, particularly in Africa's Great Lakes and the Amazon River. Many species of cichlids are popular in the aquarium trade due to their unique traits and adaptability.

Synonyms

African cichlid, Lake Malawi cichlid, South American cichlid

Examples of usage

  • Many aquarists enjoy keeping cichlids for their colorful appearance.
  • Cichlids exhibit interesting breeding behaviors.
  • The African Great Lakes are home to numerous cichlid species.
  • Some cichlids can change their color depending on their mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "cichlid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ciclรญdeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคšเฅเคฒเคฟเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cichlide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cichlid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ั…ะปั–ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cichlida

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ฏใƒชใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cichlidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciclido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cichlid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œํด๋ฆฌ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠูƒู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cichlid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cichlid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ˆ้ฒท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cichlid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ cichlid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั…ะปะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cichlid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciclido

Etymology

The term 'cichlid' was derived from the Greek word 'kichฤ“,' which means 'a fish.' The name became prominent in the 19th century as taxonomists began classifying various species within the Cichlidae family. This family includes over 1,300 different species, many of which exhibit unique traits and ecological niches. Cichlids are particularly well-known for their adaptative radiation, particularly in isolated environments like the African Great Lakes, leading to extraordinary diversity. Their evolutionary success and wide range of behaviors have made them a subject of interest not only for ichthyologists and ecologists but also for aquarium enthusiasts worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,156, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.